1996 Acura Integra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Integra years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Acura Integra. That ranks 4th out of 11 Integra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 22%), typically at around 47,652 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Acura Integra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 22% | 47,652 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 14% | 144,562 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 200,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 136,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 120 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 136,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Acura Integra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Acura Integra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I got into a car accident where a car drove into oncoming traffic and hit the front of my car. The airbags on both the driver's and passengers seat were released. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the accident.
Today, friday, march 18th 2016 at 3:40 pm i hit a pothole that had already been patched while driving that came loose and destroyed my rim off of rocky point rd nw roughly 1/2 a mile from crown hill elementary school in bremerton wa.
I was driving my vehicle down the road suddenly the car just quit while i was in my fourth gear. After having it towed to my house and a technician looking at my situation i was told that it was the ignition switch and from honda acura dealer ship.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 acura integra. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not slow down. An independent mechanic stated that the calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The…
I was involved in a violent collision in my 1996 acura integra. I was going around 25 miles per hour and a pickup truck going from my right to left at about 40 miles per hour collided with my car. The pickup's left front impacted with my right front (i steered left and he steered right as evasive…
Other Acura Integra years
← 1995 Integra · 1997 Integra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Integra | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Integra | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 Integra | 64 | 3 |
| 2023 Integra | 208 | 2 |
| 2001 Integra | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Integra | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 Integra | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 Integra | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 Integra | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 36 | 0 |
| 1995 Integra | 52 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Acura Integra?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Acura Integra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Acura Integra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Integra model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.